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Raise More By Avoiding “One Size Fits All” Email Appeals

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2) A medical foundation exceeded their fundraising goals and averaged over $1,000 per gift when they personalized their email appeal by: Thanking people for last year’s gift (in the headline and first paragraph). Analyze the stats of previous emails. How much the event raised that year. Including last year’s gift amount.

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How to Get Your Nonprofit’s Story in the News

Get Fully Funded

There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. If hunger among the elderly is on the rise nationally, share what you’re seeing locally along with a few key stats and a little about how you’re addressing the need in your community.

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112 Nonprofit Blog Posts, Articles, and Stories from 2013 You Can’t Miss.

Connection Cafe

It’s important that you begin paying attention to the stats. In Daniel Melbye’s post, What Nonprofits Should Know About Next Generation Fundraisers , he dissects the report and offers up some pretty important stats in easy-to-digest pieces. Infographics. They’re all the rage- but only when done correctly.

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[VIDEO] The Early Bird Guide to Epic End of Year Fundraising

Bloomerang

” So I showed you the stats of board members calling to thank donors. “Is there a website that scores headlines?” Teresa said, “I’m raising money for lung cancer research. You’re probably thinking, “Yeah, you know, is this really going to work, Rachel? ” Bobby Joe asked.

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